The next five days were a blur.
I'd stopped sleeping around hour thirty-six. Coffee became my food. Connor coordinated with the legal team while I handled negotiations with current board members, convincing them that restructuring protected their interests better than Harold's takeover would. I presented financial projections showing how Harold's traditional management would stagnate Knight Industries while Christian's progressive approach positioned us for growth.
Most board members listened. Some didn't need much convincing once I showed them Harold's track record—companies under his management historically underperformed the market. Christian's record spoke for itself: consistent growth, strong returns, and increasing market share.
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